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Four Chelsea council candidates unopposed, set to be certified July 15
Johnna Barnes (Place 1), Scott Weygand (Place 2), Chris Grace (Place 3) and Casey Morris (Place 5) were the only candidates to qualify for their respective positions. Because they are unopposed, their names will not appear on the Aug. 26 municipal ba...
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How to vote in Hoovers Aug. 26 municipal election
Hoover voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26, to elect a mayor and five City Council members. Two other incumbent council members are unopposed. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
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How to vote in Chelseas 2025 municipal election
Chelsea voters head to the polls Aug. 26 to pick a new mayor, decide one contested council seat and more. See whats on the ballot and how to vote.
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Lifeline Children's Services to hold adoption meetings in Brook Highland
Both meetings will be on July 27 at The Church at Brook Hills.
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From Hoover to headliner: Myles Morgan plays Iron City July 18
Former Spain Park High School baseball star Myles Morgan brings his rapid rise in country music 'full circle' with headline show at Iron City in Birmingham.
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Countdown to kickoff: Briarwood DL Garrett Witherington
Friday marks 42 days until the kickoff of the high school football season.
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Full Moon Bar-B-Q seeks nominations for 'Backpack Blessings' program
The Hoove-based restaurant chain will accept nominations through Tuesday, July 15.
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Countdown to kickoff: Check out the Lions' 2025 schedule
Briarwood begins the season at home against Oak Mountain on Aug. 22.
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Hoover election forum set for Aug. 14 at schools' performing arts center
The election forum is being put on by the Hoover Sun, Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham.
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Hoover Fire Department seeks FEMA grant for 7 paramedics
The Fire Department needs to add a fifth transport unit but lacks the personnel to do it, Chief Clay Bentley said.
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Four unopposed candidates certified as winners in Chelsea elections
Johnna Barnes, Scott Weygand, Chris Grace and Casey Morris are certified as unopposed Chelsea City Council winners. See what they plan to prioritize and whats next in 2025.
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Overnight lane closures continue this week on U.S. 280 for widening project
Work affects major side roads and commuters through Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Cahaba Heights, Mountain Brook and I-459 interchange.
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Former Briarwood standout selected in MLB Draft
Jonathan Stevens was taken in the 16th round of the MLB Draft over the weekend.
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Countdown to kickoff: Spain Park QB Brock Bradley
Wednesday marks 37 days until the high school football season begins for local schools.
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Get to Know: Singer-songwriter Cheyenne Chapman
Cheyenne Chapman brings her soulful sound to Culinary Dropout at The Summit. Hear her story, her influences, and when to catch her next on Birminghams 280 corridor.
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Event reminder: Hoover Restaurant Week starts Friday
The annual event will be held through July 26, showcasing almost 50 Hoover restaurants including several located along the 280 corridor.
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Alabama football documentary coming to big screen at The Summit
“Nothing But A Winner,” a new documentary on Alabama footballs storied history, screens July 31-Aug. 1 at AMC Summit 16. Bear Bryant, Nick Saban and decades of Crimson Tide evolution.
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2025 Sci-Fi Fantasy Fest is Saturday at Hoover Public Library
The sights and sounds at the library Saturday could be interesting.
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Countdown to kickoff: Check out the Jags' 2025 schedule
Spain Park begins the season at Sparkman on Aug. 22.
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Countdown to kickoff: Chelsea coach Todd Cassity
Hear what Chelsea head coach Todd Cassity said about his team entering the 2025 season.
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Ali Mims wows judges to become Miss Hoover 2026
Grier Feldman from Oak Mountain High School was crowned Miss Hoover's Teen 2026.
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FREE family-friendly celebration this weekend in Irondale: drone show, water slides + more
?? FREE FUN IN IRONDALE: There's a city-wide celebration this weekend over in Irondale. We've got the details on everything from a free movie to classic cars, a drone show + more! NowPartner #bhamnow #Irondale #freeevent CH...
Bham Now at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:05:11 PM
New development in Chelsea to feature four Pihakis restaurants, opening late 2025
The new development will be located on the former TreeTop Family Adventure site along 280 ?? #chelsea #valleypost #highway280 #shelbycounty nw...
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This free writing workshop is empowering Birminghams recovery community + how to sign up
?? Have you heard about Reading, Writing & Recovery? It's a new free writing workshop that just launched in Pelham, and it's making a positive impact in Birmingham's recovery community. NowPartner #birminghamal #birminghamalabama #addictionpreventioncoalition PI...
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6 end-of-summer activities to keep you entertained at the Birmingham Zoo
Check out these 6 things you can do to round out summer at your Birmingham Zoo! ?? ?? ?? ?? #TheBirminghamZoo #BirminghamZoo #Summeractivities #Summerbham GG...
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New Cajun spot “Hey Bebe Where Yat?”opens in Alabaster this month
??? NEW CAJUN SPOT opening in Alabaster this month! Check out all the details ?? #birmingham #alabaster #pelham #newrestaurant #cajun #louisiana MF...
Bham Now at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:05:11 PM
Your Birmingham summer survival guide—storm safety, extreme heat + energy saving tips
?? BAMA HEATWAVE: Weve rounded up a few must-know tips to help you beat the heat, prepare for severe weather + save energy during these intense summer months. NowPartner #heat #power #alabama #birmingham #outdoors #fun GH...
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Why one Birmingham woman believes this local program is the best way to grow as a leader—apply now
?? Meet Cleo! She loves Birmingham and the Loaned Executive program at UWCA—here's why she thinks you should apply. ?? NowPartner #UnitedWayofCentralAlabama #UWCA CM...
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“Magical” downtown Birmingham boutique closing in September
?? The store will hold special celebration sales and events till September. THE DETAILS ???? Tell us your favorite memory at Charm. #2025closings #birminghamalabama pb...
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DeVincis owner says hell miss the Homewood community + regular customers after closing this August
“It was just time for my family to move on.
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20 fun weekend events, including Birmingham Restaurant Week + I Love Irondale Day—July 18-20
?? WEEKEND EVENTS: There's lots ahead in The Magic City. Plan now! #birminghamalabama #birminghamalevents #summereventsbirmingham GG...
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Grand opening of new Alo Yoga store at The Summit set for this weekend
????? New Alo Yoga store opening this weekend at The Summit! Check out all the details ?? #AloYoga #NewBirmingham #GrandopeningBirmingham #Yogastore #TheSummit GG...
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Dude Perfect fans: check out this free event in Hoover this Sunday, July 20
?? VISIT the Holiday Inn in Hoover for a Sunday full of games, prizes & a chance to win Dude Perfect tickets. Check out the details ?? #birmingham #hoover #dudeperfect #free...
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How the new Alabama Distillers Guild is growing the states distillery community
?? The Alabama Distillers Guild is hosting a barbecue fundraiser at the Palham Civic Complex on Saturday, August 9 ?? #alabamadistillersguild #dreadriver #johnemerald #clydemays #alabamadistilleryco #ironsonedistillery #sweethomespirits nw...
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Birmingham dance lovers take center stage at this free event—August 16th
????? This fun dance event is perfect for families in Birmingham! PLUS—it's free! Read for more???? Nowpartner #TheDanceFoundation #TheEdgeHomewood #DanceBirmingham #50yearsgoldparty #Danceparty GG...
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28 new + coming soon homes in Birmingham—July 18-20
?? THIS WEEKS TOP HOMES: From cozy cottages to backyard oases, this weeks listings are serving serious move-in energy. Which ones calling your name? NowPartner #BirminghamAlabama #RealtySouth #realestate PI...
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What you missed at the Coca-Cola Amphitheaters kickoff week + whats coming soon to the BJCC
Birmingham's new outdoor music venue opened last month and has already hosted acts like the Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Def Leppard and the Dave Matthews Band ?? NowPartner #birmingham #bjcc #cocacolaamphitheater #entertainment #uptown nw...
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Alabama Shakes is back in Birmingham—heres a sneak peek at their reunion tour set list
The Alabama Shakes set list is out for their upcoming show at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater on July 26th! Check it out below and get hyped! ???? #AlabamaShakes #LiveMusic #SetListReveal #CocaColaAmphitheater #BirminghamConcerts GG...
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New tattoo shop opening in Five Points South, July 25
Nowhere Tattoos is planning a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 25 ?? #nowheretattoos #fivepointssouth #davespub #birmingham #tattoos nw...
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Midfield-Holt Community Garden blooms with new orchard, pavilion + more
?? Who doesn't love tasty veggies, beautiful flora and a fresh way to connect with their community?...
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Birmingham Festival Theatre burgled; heres how you can help
The local theater company in Five Points South discovered the robbery after a performance last weekend. #birminghamfestivaltheatre #bft #fivepointssouth #birmingham #localtheater nw...
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City Literacy Program for Up to Age 5 Improves Kindergarten Readiness
By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com In a series of stories, AL.com will continue to explore big ideas for transforming Birmingham. Every morning, Amber Martin sings to and prays over her 5-month-old son. The rest of the day is spent reading aloud, talking and explaining absolutely everything she sees and does. Its a routine she started after learning the importance […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:40 PM
Freedom Preparatory Academy Hosts Community Tour Beginning July 17
freedomprep.org Freedom Preparatory Academy, a public charter school located in Birminghams historic Titusville community will host an upcoming Freedom West Community Tour, Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 19. This three-day initiative supports area businesses in the western section of Greater Birmingham, engages local families, and promotes the power of public education. The tour also […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:39 PM
Negro Southern League Museum, City of Birmingham to Unveil New Exhibit on July 16 Honoring Willie Ma
birminghamal.gov The Negro Southern League Museum (NSLM), in partnership with the City of Birmingham and the Center for Negro League Baseball Research (CNLBR), proudly announces the unveiling of a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Alabama native and baseball legend Willie Mays. The exhibit unveiling will take place during a special ceremony at […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:38 PM
Alabama A&M University Makes History with its First Female Lead Football Announcer
By Tolly Carr | HBCU Alabama A&M University has made history by naming Thai Floyd as the first woman to serve as the football teams full-time play-by-play announcer. Alabama A&M is an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama, and competes in the SWAC. Floyd will call Bulldogs games throughout the 2025 season. A proud Florida A&M alumna, […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:33 PM
I Got Down on One Knee and said, Will You Marry Me? Everybody was Clapping and Checking Out the R
BY JEDON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY Special to the Birmingham Times “You Had Me at Hello highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello column, or know someone, please send nominations to Barnett Wright bwright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couples name, contact number(s) and what makes their love […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:32 PM
Chase to Host Back-to-School Family Event at AG Gaston Boys & Girls Club on July 26
By JPMorganChase | Sponsored Content A new school year will be here before we know it, which represents more than just a return to the classroom. It presents an opportunity to instill essential life skills, like financial literacy. This season is an ideal time for parents to introduce their kids to the fundamentals of money […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:31 PM
The Crime Reduction Strategy Some Credit with Birminghams 56% Drop in Homicides
By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Under then-Interim Chief of Police Michael Pickett, the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) in February announced a crime reduction strategy aimed at tackling the surge in violent crime throughout the city. The plan is made up of eight components designed to reduce crime and enhance public safety. As of […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:31 PM
Safety Transportation Tips for Back to School
This time of the year can be both enjoyable and hectic for parents as they enjoy their summer vacation plans whether at home or away but must simultaneously prepare for the opening of another school year in just a matter of weeks.  Therefore, it is important that we begin the conversation of how best to […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:29 PM
My Plea During These Unprecedented Times
I know this may be a little bit of a different tone for this column but it needs to be said: the city — our nation even — is at a major tipping point. We’re just about a month away from an all-important mayoral election in Birmingham. My focus is not on the candidates because […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 18, 2025 6:03:28 PM
James Spann: Hot, humid summer weather for Alabama, with isolated storms this afternoon
Afternoon storms will be a little greater in number Thursday and Friday.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 5:05:28 AM
Corps of Engineers Mobile, Alabama, district host local teen for job shadow
In an age where connections often begin and end with a click of a mouse, the enduring value of mentorship and learning from those who have already traveled the road you aspire to be on is greater than ever. That was the thinking behind James Hathorn's, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, chief of [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 5:05:27 AM
Hello Sunshine Eats in Linden, Alabama, is a beacon for hungry diners
The year-old eatery has drawn customers from as far away as Tuscaloosa, a 70-mile drive.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 5:05:25 AM
Stuart Bells presidency at the University of Alabama marked by strategic growth, academic excellenc
Bell's 10-year tenure saw growing enrollment, expansive research, transformative campus construction and record fund-raising.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 5:05:24 AM
James Spann: Sun, heat, a few storms in Alabama this afternoon
Not much change in the weather is expected Thursday.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 5:05:23 AM
James Spann: Partly sunny days, scattered afternoon showers and storms for Alabama
The chance of any one location seeing rain the next three days will be 35-45%.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 5:05:16 AM
James Spann: Hot, humid summer days for Alabama, with a few spotty showers and storms
We expect highs generally in the low 90s through the weekend.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 4:08:55 AM
Cant Miss Alabama: Make the most of summer gatherings
This week brings Waitress to the stage in Birmingham, the W.C. Handy Music Festival to the Shoals and a string of big concerts to the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 4:08:54 AM
Alabamas Fort Rucker honors retired CW5 Wilson as 27th member of Eagle Rising Society
Wilson has served for 37 years, including support for the Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom combat operations.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 4:08:54 AM
James Spann: Hot, humid days for Alabama; eyes on the northern Gulf
Highs will be in the mid 90s for most places.
Alabama Power at Friday, July 18, 2025 2:05:34 AM

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